Silva Matos Advogados

Managing Partners: Edson Alves da Silva e Rafael Alfredi de Matos

Senior Partners: Marlus Alves, Luiz Ros, Jules Queiroz, Daniel Neves, Felipe Miyashita, Leandro Soares, Márcia Fonseca, Gabriel Dalmoro.

Number of partners: 10

Silva Matos Advogados is a corporate law firm with a broad practice, characterised by technical rigour in the handling of claims and efficient management of procedural and market information, essential for the planning of its clients.

The firm, whose clients include national companies from various sectors of the economy, is characterised by the personal and direct involvement of its partners in the monitoring of claims in order to better understand and resolve the issues raised. In addition, Silva Matos Advogados believes in building long-term relationships, as the knowledge of the client's business contributes to the identification of the most appropriate legal solution.

The Labour Law Department of Silva Matos Advogados is the most important department of the firm, due to its recognition in the market, the importance of the department in the firm's income (approximately 80% of the total income) and the fact that it was the first department to be created in the firm. The employment practice also employs the majority of the firm's lawyers.

The firm's employment practice is very active in defending companies that use service contracts based on commercial models, such as app drivers , cosmetics resellers and real estate agents. The firm also has a solid practice in the industrial, logistics, mining and construction sectors. The firm's client portfolio is therefore made up of large companies, both national and multinational.

With a nationwide presence, the firm stands out for its use of modern claims management techniques, such as Jurimetrics, which seeks to provide clients with predictability in the possible outcomes of each claim and to contribute to assertive business decisions. Based on studies of previous decisions, we are able to calculate the likelihood that a particular judge will rule against our client.

According to feedback from clients , one of the firm's key advantages is the availability of partners who are personally involved in the most important cases, as well as the commitment of the entire team. The practice is recognised as being client-focused. - Although all firms claim to be client-focused, it's true that only a few actually manage to change their internal routines and practices to suit the interests of their clients. Silva Matos' major clients are served by teams that are 100% focused on that client.

The dispute resolution team of Silva Matos Advogados in Brasília stands out for its comprehensive range of legal services, which is a cornerstone of the firm's competitive advantage in the Brazilian legal landscape. Led by esteemed partners Rafael Alfredi de Matos, Edson Alves da Silva, Marlus Alves, Luiz Ros, Jules Queiroz and Gabriel Dal Moro, the team's expertise spans several areas, including public law, arbitration and litigation before the higher courts.

This diverse skill set enables the firm to serve a wide range of industries and serve as a trusted advisor to key players in the Brazilian economy. With a client portfolio spanning key sectors such as energy, infrastructure and consumer protection, Silva Matos Advogados is renowned for its ability to navigate complex legal disputes and achieve favourable outcomes for its clients. Inclusion in the prestigious Chambers rankings underlines their reputation as leaders in the field and confirms their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

As a result, Silva Matos has grown from 20 lawyers in 2020 to 170 in 2024, an exponential growth that has been achieved through the national market's recognition of the excellence of the services provided, through the acquisition of new clients and the expansion of business with existing clients.

Silva Matos also has experience in Civil, Corporate, Constitutional, Administrative, Environmental, Tax, Regulatory, and Competition Law, along with Arbitration.

Silva Matos Advogados has offices in São Paulo (SP), Salvador (BA), Brasília (DF), Belo Horizonte (MG) and Rio de Janeiro (RJ), as well as representatives in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), and a large network of correspondents and consultants in all Brazilian states.

With these characteristics, Silva Matos Advogados is able to serve companies of different sizes and economic sectors throughout the country.

Managing Partners: Edson Alves da Silva e Rafael Alfredi de Matos

Senior Partners: Marlus Alves, Luiz Ros, Jules Queiroz, Daniel Neves, Felipe Miyashita, Larissa Soares, Leandro Soares, Márcia Fonseca, Gabriel Dalmoro.

Number of partners: 10

Silva Matos Advogados is a corporate law firm with a broad practice, characterised by technical rigour in the handling of claims and efficient management of procedural and market information, essential for the planning of its clients.

The firm, whose clients include national companies from various sectors of the economy, is characterised by the personal and direct involvement of its partners in the monitoring of claims in order to better understand and resolve the issues raised. In addition, Silva Matos Advogados believes in building long-term relationships, as the knowledge of the client's business contributes to the identification of the most appropriate legal solution.

The Labour Law Department of Silva Matos Advogados is the most important department of the firm, due to its recognition in the market, the importance of the department in the firm's income (approximately 80% of the total income) and the fact that it was the first department to be created in the firm. The employment practice also employs the majority of the firm's lawyers.

The firm's employment practice is very active in defending companies that use service contracts based on commercial models, such as app drivers, cosmetics resellers and real estate agents. The firm also has a solid practice in the industrial , logistics, mining and construction sectors. The firm's client portfolio is therefore made up of large companies, both national and multinational.

With a nationwide presence, the firm stands out for its use of modern claims management techniques, such as Jurimetrics, which seeks to provide clients with predictability in the possible outcomes of each claim and to contribute to assertive business decisions. Based on studies of previous decisions, we are able to calculate the likelihood that a particular judge will rule against our client.

According to feedback from clients, one of the firm's key advantages is the availability of partners who are personally involved in the most important cases, as well as the commitment of the entire team. The practice is recognised as being client-focused. - Although all firms claim to be client-focused, it's true that only a few actually manage to change their internal routines and practices to suit the interests of their clients. Silva Matos' major clients are served by teams that are 100% focused on that client.

The dispute resolution team of Silva Matos Advogados in Brasília stands out for its comprehensive range of legal services, which is a cornerstone of the firm's competitive advantage in the Brazilian legal landscape. Led by esteemed partners Rafael Alfredi de Matos, Edson Alves da Silva, Marlus Alves, Luiz Ros, Jules Queiroz and Gabriel Dal Moro, the team's expertise spans several areas, including public law, arbitration and litigation before the higher courts.

This diverse skill set enables the firm to serve a wide range of industries and serve as a trusted advisor to key players in the Brazilian economy. With a client portfolio spanning key sectors such as energy, infrastructure and consumer protection, Silva Matos Advogados is renowned for its ability to navigate complex legal disputes and achieve favourable outcomes for its clients. Inclusion in the prestigious Chambers rankings underlines their reputation as leaders in the field and confirms their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

As a result, Silva Matos has grown from 20 lawyers in 2020 to 170 in 2024, an exponential growth that has been achieved through the national market's recognition of the excellence of the services provided, through the acquisition of new clients and the expansion of business with existing clients.

Silva Matos also has experience in Civil, Corporate, Constitutional, Administrative, Environmental, Tax, Regulatory, and Competition Law, along with Arbitration.

Silva Matos Advogados has offices in São Paulo (SP), Salvador (BA), Brasília (DF), Belo Horizonte (MG) and Rio de Janeiro (RJ), as well as representatives in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), and a large network of correspondents and consultants in all Brazilian states.

With these characteristics, Silva Matos Advogados is able to serve companies of different sizes and economic sectors throughout the country.